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International Partnerships in Critical Minerals
Australian Government · Australia
The International Partnerships in Critical Minerals Program provides grants to support early to mid-stage critical minerals projects that build end-to-end supply chains with Australia's international partners. Funding supports activities such as pilot plants, feasibility studies, capacity expansions, infrastructure scoping and research and development collaboration, with activities substantially undertaken in Australia.
Funding
$2M – $20M
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Duration
up to 2 years
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Applicant must be incorporated in Australia
• Applicant must be a trading corporation
• Applicant must have an ABN or ACN
• Applicant must be non-income-tax-exempt
• Applicant must be registered for GST
• Commonwealth, state, territory and local government bodies are not eligible
• Project must be an early to mid-stage critical minerals project
• Project activities must be substantially undertaken in Australia
• Project must involve critical minerals listed on Australia's Critical Minerals List
• Project activities must occur between post-exploration and final investment decision stages
• Applicant must provide evidence of an active international partner relationship
• A formal arrangement with international/project partners must be in place before grant agreement execution
Applicants must be incorporated in Australia, be a trading corporation, and have an ABN or ACN. Eligible entities must be non-income-tax-exempt and registered for GST. Commonwealth, state, territory and local government bodies, including government business enterprises, are not eligible. Projects must be early to mid-stage critical minerals projects, substantially undertaken in Australia, involve critical minerals listed on Australia's Critical Minerals List, and occur between the post-exploration and final investment decision stages. Applicants must demonstrate an active international partner relationship and, if successful, enter into a formal arrangement with project partners before execution of the grant agreement.
What's Funded
Eligible activities include pilot plants, feasibility studies, capacity expansions, scoping work for infrastructure upgrades and research and development collaboration for critical minerals projects. Activities must be substantially undertaken in Australia and occur between the post-exploration and final investment decision stages.Expected Outcomes
Projects are expected to help build end-to-end critical minerals supply chains with international partners, align with the Critical Minerals Strategy 2023-2030, and support development of critical minerals projects in Australia through commercially and strategically valuable partnerships.Key Information
Applicant Types
companyother
Stage
early_stagegrowth
Funding Purposes
r_and_dinnovationcapital_expenditureresearchcommercialisationother
Keywords
critical mineralsmininginternational partnershipssupply chainsfeasibility studiespilot plantscapacity expansioninfrastructure upgrades
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the International Partnerships in Critical Minerals?
The International Partnerships in Critical Minerals is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $2M – $20M in funding. The International Partnerships in Critical Minerals Program provides grants to support early to mid-stage critical minerals projects that build end-to-end supply chains with Australia's international partners. Funding supports activities such as pilot plants, feasibility studies, capacity expansions, infrastructure scoping and research and development collaboration, with activities substantially undertaken in Australia.
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How much funding does the International Partnerships in Critical Minerals provide?
The International Partnerships in Critical Minerals provides $2M – $20M in funding. The typical project duration is up to 2 years.
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Who is eligible for the International Partnerships in Critical Minerals?
- Applicant must be incorporated in Australia
- Applicant must be a trading corporation
- Applicant must have an ABN or ACN
- Applicant must be non-income-tax-exempt
- Applicant must be registered for GST
- Commonwealth, state, territory and local government bodies are not eligible
- Project must be an early to mid-stage critical minerals project
- Project activities must be substantially undertaken in Australia
- Project must involve critical minerals listed on Australia's Critical Minerals List
- Project activities must occur between post-exploration and final investment decision stages
- Applicant must provide evidence of an active international partner relationship
- A formal arrangement with international/project partners must be in place before grant agreement execution
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What activities are funded?
Eligible activities include pilot plants, feasibility studies, capacity expansions, scoping work for infrastructure upgrades and research and development collaboration for critical minerals projects. Activities must be substantially undertaken in Australia and occur between the post-exploration and final investment decision stages.
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How do I apply for the International Partnerships in Critical Minerals?
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